RPA Rubber Process Analyzer 2000

Product catalog summary

Overview: The RPA 2000 Rubber Process Analyzer is designed to measure the dynamic properties of raw elastomers or mixed rubber at various stages: before cure, during cure, and post-cure. It is suitable for quality control and research and development, offering excellent test sensitivity and repeatability.

Performance and Features:

Automation options for 10 or 100 samples.
Pressure transducer and Extended Dynamic Range (EDR) for improved torque sensitivity.
Large Amplitude Oscillatory Shear (LAOS) for Long Chain Branching (LCB) measurement.
Interface with Eclipse software for historical data management.

Specifications:

Frequency: 0.1 to 3000 cpm (0.0016 to 50 Hz).
Temperature Range: Ambient to 230°C.
Max Ramp Rate: 1 C/s; Max Cool Rate: 0.5 C/s.
Strain: ±0.07% to ±1255% (±0.005 to ±90 degrees).
Measured Data: S* torque, temperature, frequency, strain.
Calculated Data: G’, G”, G*, J’, J”, J*, S’, S”, tanδ, η’, η”, and η*.
Data Storage: SQL database.

Testing Standards and Reports:

Complies with ASTM standards D5289, D6048, D6204, D6601, D7050, D8059, and D7605.
Reports available in various formats including text and Microsoft Excel.

Technical Details:

Electrical: 100/110/120/130 VAC ±10%, 60 ±3 Hz, 10-amp single phase; 200/220/240/260 VAC ±10%, 50 ±3 Hz, 5-amp single phase.
Air Pressure: Minimum 80 psi (5.6 kg/cm², 551 kPa).
Dimensions: Width 68 cm, height 132 cm, depth 76 cm.
Weight: Net 177 kg, gross 280 kg.

Additional Features:

Sealed biconical dies and low friction reaction torque measurement.
Superb temperature stability and control with cooling.
Enterprise Pathfinder software for simplified test setup and SPC control.
Capability to automate testing of up to 100 samples.

Catalog excerpts

Rubber Process Analyzer Measures dynamic properties of raw elastomers or mixed rubber before cure, during cure or post-cure – cure tests, sweep tests, stress relaxation tests

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RPA 2000' Rubber Process Analyzer Testing Features x/|\^ • Measures dynamic properties of raw elastomers or mixed rubber • Cure tests, sweep tests, stress relaxation tests • Sealed biconical dies • Low friction reaction torque measurement • Superb temperature stability and control with cooling • Repeatable and reproducible data • Enterprise Pathfinder software simplifies test setup and SPC control of processes • System can be automated to test up to 100 samples • Measure dynamic properties of rubber before cure, during cure or post-cure • Characterize raw polymers • Excellent test sensitivity...

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RPA Rubber Process Analyzer 2000

RPA Rubber Process Analyzer 2000

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